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1967-2024

Vale Professor Helen Thomas

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Professor Helen Thomas, an outstanding medical researcher whose work in type 1 diabetes made a significant impact.

Helen has had a profound impact at SVI, since her arrival in 2002. She was an exemplary research leader, providing empathetic support and supervision to many and building a high functioning research group and a network of friends and collaborators at SVI, throughout Australia and all around the world. Helen was loved, respected, trusted and admired by her many collaborators and colleagues for whom nothing was too much trouble in providing reagents, mouse strains and advice.

All of our love and support goes out to Helen’s husband, Vince, her beloved children Jack and Gaby, and to her extended family and many friends.

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Alberti-North Student Career Catalyst Program

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Alberti-North Student Career Catalyst Program

A heartfelt thank you to Susan Alberti AC and the late Colin North OAM for their vision and support, which make this program possible. Together, we are shaping the future of medical research – ensuring that tomorrow’s leaders are prepared to tackle the pressing health issues of our time. 

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